A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2660467 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2661857 epoch_slot_no: 5057 block_no: 2660342 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 13299 time: 2019-06-02 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea1b243eeddae837e8078f1bb4e23c6d33ea654f8c91c7eb07decf0ee411f5dbBlock Operator
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